59.00 EUR (Thermometer) / 10.00 EUR (Power)
Claus-Dieter sent me information on a new product that he built along with Dieter Wächter of Nocrotec.com fame. This new gadget is is a two digit thermometer based on IN-16 Russian Nixie tubes. The tubes are lit from underneath with a blue LED and there is a neon lamp that acts as a negative sign indicator. The temperature sensor is a Dallas DS18S20 on 1, 2, 5, and 10 meter lengths. This device supports up to two sensors so you can have the device can report both indoor and outside temperature.
The clock has a nice small design with all of the components hidden on the underside of the board. The clock enclosure is up to the user to design.
The software has a few neat features too. It has a smart menu system that makes operation easy. The user can adjust the update frequency and error detection settings. Additionally, the device has a built in cathode poisoning prevention mechanism; the device cycles through digits in a simulated slot machine effect to prolong the life of the IN-16s.
Features
- Input voltage from 10 - 14 Volt DC
- Low current consumption is 150 mA
- Standard power adapter for worldwide use available
- very high efficiency by using modern switching power supply technology
- switchable floor lighting
- pcb illumination by LED light (can be switched off)
- easy to build
- no smd parts
- sophisticated software with user menu
- Cross fading selectable in 5 different levels or to be switched off
- Cathode poisoning prevention
- Up to 2 temperature sensors connectible
- "minus sign tube"
- Input voltage from 10 - 14 Volt DC
- Low current consumption is 150 mA
- Standard power adapter for worldwide use available
- very high efficiency by using modern switching power supply technology
- switchable floor lighting
- pcb illumination by LED light (can be switched off)
- easy to build
- no smd parts
- sophisticated software with user menu
- Cross fading selectable in 5 different levels or to be switched off
- Cathode poisoning prevention
- Up to 2 temperature sensors connectible
- minus sign tube"
- "minus sign tube" can also be replaced by left decimal dot
- Error detection for faulty temperature sensor or faulty signal
- small, compact circuit board
- Simple 2-button operation
- including mounting spacers
- alternating cycle between inside and outside temperature selectable
- All settings are stored in case of power failureno adjustment necessary
- measuring range from -55°C to +85°C / -67°F to +99°F
- Display in ° C or ° F
- Long cables available for external sensor up to 10 m
- Pre-assembled temperature sensor cable available from web shop
Specifications:
- Minimum input voltage: 10 V
- Nominal input voltage: 12 V
- Maximum input voltage: 14 V
- Maximum input current at 12 V: 150 mA
- Maximum input power at 12V: 1.8 W
- Measuring range: -55 ° C to +99 ° C
- Range: - 67 ° F to +99 ° F
- Tolerance: ± 0.5 ° C in the range of -10 ° C to +85 ° C
- Overall width module: 97 mm
- Total depth Module: 67 mm
- Total height module: 65 mm
- Nominal input voltage: 12 V
- Maximum input voltage: 14 V
- Maximum input current at 12 V: 150 mA
- Maximum input power at 12V: 1.8 W
- Measuring range: -55 ° C to +99 ° C
- Range: - 67 ° F to +99 ° F
- Tolerance: ± 0.5 ° C in the range of -10 ° C to +85 ° C
- Overall width module: 97 mm
- Total depth Module: 67 mm
- Total height module: 65 mm
More Photos
Update 7/31/2011
I've had a chance to review one of these units. Read about it here.
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And they take PayPal so you should be set.
EDIT: Added a German / English link to the post.
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